GUSSYING UP Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

gussying up

verb

present participle of gussy up

as in decorating

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming gone are the days when the high school prom was held in the gym, which had been gussied up for the occasion

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For more budget-friendly fall decorating inspiration, keep scrolling to shop more Pottery Barn décor finds on sale for under $50.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The audience was full of mostly women, dressed in shades of bright orange and pink, decorating their hair with flowers.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

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This means the aurora might be worth staying awake for, especially with a crescent moon adorning the night sky.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

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The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

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